OrthoDigest

By Joint Venture Orthopaedics

OrthoDigest is a fully AI-generated daily podcast by Joint Venture Orthopaedics — from automated research discovery and manuscript selection to script writing, voice production, and multilingual trans... more

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The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.

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April 07, 2026Episode 25: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4
Today's foot and ankle edition covers emerging treatment strategies and injury patterns across different patient populations. We examine biological augmentation for pediatric osteochondral lesions, the demographic shift in Achilles ruptures driven by pickleball's popularity, sport-specific return-to-play outcomes in tennis players, and comparative outcomes for neuropathic ankle fracture management.
"Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate With Extracellular Matrix Grafting for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients" — Bram JT et al., J Pediatr Soc North Am — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jposna.2026.100324
"Pickleball-Associated Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Shifting Achilles Repair Demographics" — Padley JH et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261425665
"Injury characteristics, outcome, and return to play after ankle sprains and Achilles tendon ruptures in tennis" — Kaiser P et al., S Afr J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2026/v38i1a22949
"Retrospective Comparison of Complication Rates Following Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) Nail Fusion vs ORIF for Neuropathic Ankle Fractures" — DeMedal SC et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261425629
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April 07, 2026Episode 24: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4
Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines surgical timing in distal humerus hemiarthroplasty, arthroplasty outcomes after failed Latarjet procedures, the protective effects of bisphosphonate therapy in osteoporotic shoulder arthroplasty patients, and biomechanical data supporting prophylactic acromion fixation techniques.
"Functional outcomes and complications of distal humerus hemiarthroplasty performed in acute versus salvage cases: a systematic meta-analysis" — Gosselin C et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101639
"Shoulder arthroplasty following a previous Latarjet procedure" — Biner M et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.101609
"Shoulder arthroplasty in the osteoporotic patient: do bisphosphonates make a difference?" — Adams NC et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101629
"Prophylactic acromion pin fixation reduces catastrophic failure in weakened acromion biomechanical model of reverse shoulder arthroplasty" — Werner BC et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2026.101626
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April 07, 2026Episode 23: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4
Today's knee edition covers four open-access studies examining various aspects of knee surgery and rehabilitation. We discuss evidence-based approaches to managing exercise phobia after ACLR, compare anterior versus posterior femoral sizing techniques in bilateral TKA, examine posterior condylar offset outcomes in medial pivot implants, and review rehabilitation protocols comparing active versus passive motion after TKA.
"A Summary of the Evidence for Managing Exercise Phobia in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery." — Zheng X et al., J Multidiscip Healthc — https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S567195
"Comparing Anterior Versus Posterior Size Referencing in Patients Undergoing Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty: One Technique Per Knee." — Tapasvi SR et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-026-01690-9
"Posterior condylar offset and clinical outcomes in medial pivot total knee arthroplasty: A comparison of mechanical and kinematic alignment." — Koutp A et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70679
"Continuous Active Motion Versus Continuous Passive Motion for Rehabilitation of Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." — Sasse C et al., Indian J Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-025-01681-2
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April 07, 2026Episode 22: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 4
Today's hip edition covers four important studies spanning revision surgery, perioperative care, and patient outcomes. We examine highly porous mega cups achieving 95% survival at 5 years in complex revision cases, validation of the Caprini DVT risk model combined with nutritional interventions reducing DVT from 50% to 17.8%, synergistic blood loss reduction with combined tranexamic acid and fluid gelatin, and dramatic improvements in sexual health after THA with concerning gaps in perioperative counseling.
"Highly Porous Mega Cups in Revision THA: Durable Fixation and Superior Functional Recovery in Severe Acetabular Bone Loss" — Abd Ghafar et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.158947
"Validation of the Caprini risk assessment model and efficacy of perioperative nutritional support + preventive nursing in reducing DVT among high-risk older adults undergoing hip fracture surgery: a two-phase study" — Liu et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1680122
"Tranexamic acid combined with fluid gelatin in perioperative blood loss management of total hip arthroplasty for elderly femoral neck fractures: a single-center retrospective analysis" — Zhao et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1728145
"Changes in sexual health following total hip arthroplasty in heterosexual patients with stiff hips and their partners: a retrospective study" — Wu et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1671739
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April 07, 2026Episode 21: Sports Medicine Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3
Today's sports medicine edition covers four key studies addressing pediatric ACL management, patellofemoral instability treatment, and injury prevention in professional athletics. We explore outcomes of all-epiphyseal ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients, compare treatment strategies for ACL injuries in young athletes, examine graft choices for patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, and analyze subsequent injury patterns in professional football players.
"All-epiphyseal, all-inside ACL reconstruction yields high return-to-sport and minimal growth-related complications at mid- to long-term follow-up in skeletally immature patients" — Ntagiopoulos P et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70671
"Deciding Between ACL Reconstruction, Repair, and Conservative Treatment in Young Athletes: A Systematic Narrative Review" — Lewis J et al., Open Access J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJSM.S534937
"Comparable clinical and functional outcomes between biological and synthetic grafts for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis" — Gill SS et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70627
"Longitudinal cohort study on subsequent injury risk in professional football players in the Qatar Stars League: a probabilistic approach using basic learning" — Tabben M et al., Biol Sport — https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.152345
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20min
April 07, 2026Episode 20: Trauma Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3
Today's trauma edition covers four key studies: fibrinogen as a biomarker for predicting fracture nonunion risk, surgical approach comparisons for pediatric supracondylar fractures, outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty as salvage for failed proximal humerus fixation, and age considerations in anatomic shoulder replacement selection.
"Association between fibrinogen concentration and nonunion in fracture patients." — Geng L et al., Front Surg — https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1607136
"The medial-first approach in unstable pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: association with reduced need for additional exposure and improved cosmetic outcomes." — Albayrak K et al., Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg — https://doi.org/10.14744/tjtes.2025.65069
"Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Failed Osteosynthesis in Proximal Humerus Fractures: Outcomes and Challenges." — Pinto LB et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101390
"Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in patients who are 75 years or older. An analysis of revision rates and patient-reported outcome using data from the Danish shoulder arthroplasty registry." — Queitsch CJ et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.10.003
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April 07, 2026Episode 19: Hand Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3
Today's hand surgery edition covers four important studies spanning tendon healing, surgical innovation, arthroplasty outcomes, and sustainable practices. We examine a randomized trial of vitamin C injection for Zone II flexor tendon repair, review transformative advances in hand surgery technology, analyze predictors of success after PIP joint arthroplasty, and evaluate the safety of reusable surgical gowns.
"Effect of Vitamin C Injection on Flexor Tendon Healing in Zone II: A Randomized Controlled Trial" — Tajari et al., Cureus — https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102075
"What's New in Hand Surgery: Transformative advancements and Emerging Trends" — Ghanem et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.156459
"Patient-reported pain and hand function: important determinants of the postoperative results one year after PIP arthroplasty" — Notermans et al., J Hand Microsurg — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jham.2026.100421
"Evaluating the impact of reusable gowns on postoperative infection rates in hand surgery" — Davis et al., Surg Pract Sci — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sipas.2025.100299
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April 07, 2026Episode 18: Foot & Ankle Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3
Today's foot and ankle edition covers four important studies spanning pain management, infection prevention, surgical techniques, and imaging assessment. We examine a novel compound for post-bunionectomy pain control, explore how ankle soft tissue thickness predicts infection risk after total ankle replacement, review outcomes of percutaneous first MTP arthrodesis, and investigate how measurement techniques affect hindfoot alignment assessment on weight-bearing CT.
"Pregabalin naproxencarbil in acute post-bunionectomy pain: a randomized clinical trial" — Jiang GL et al., Pain Rep — https://doi.org/10.1097/PR9.0000000000001424
"Association of Preoperative Anterior Ankle Soft Tissue Thickness and Infection After Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study" — Nair V et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261420160
"Percutaneous First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis With Single‑Screw Fixation: Technique and 24‑Month Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes" — Dardenne T et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261421627
"Exploratory Analysis of the Effect of Foot Deformities on Hindfoot Alignment Measurement: A Comparison of Second Ray, Ankle Mortise, and Forefoot Alignment on Weight-bearing CT" — Pedrazzini A et al., Foot Ankle Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114261421600
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April 07, 2026Episode 17: Shoulder & Elbow Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3
Today's shoulder and elbow edition examines innovations in rotator cuff repair, disparities in arthroplasty outcomes, research methodology concerns, and allograft complications. We cover an arthroscopic biceps rerouting technique for massive tears, socioeconomic impacts on shoulder replacement outcomes, fragility analysis of proximal humerus fracture trials, and systematic review findings on Achilles tendon allograft use in upper extremity reconstruction.
"Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Reinforced With Proximal Biceps Rerouting" — Salandra JM et al., Video J Sports Med — https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254251377103
"The impact of socioeconomic deprivation on total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes" — Howard J et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.08.010
"Evaluating the fragility and robustness of randomized controlled trials in proximal humerus fracture management" — McKinley MT et al., JSES Int — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseint.2025.09.002
"Achilles Allograft in the Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review" — Mahmoud M et al., J Hand Surg Glob Online — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100929
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April 07, 2026Episode 16: Knee Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 3
Today's knee edition covers four important studies examining different aspects of knee surgery outcomes and access to care. We discuss patient satisfaction trajectories after total knee arthroplasty, revealing that one-third of initially satisfied patients become dissatisfied by twelve months. We examine insurance-based disparities in pediatric patellar dislocation surgery timing and their impact on treatment options. We review current evidence on DAIR technique success rates for periprosthetic joint infections, highlighting the importance of timing and pathogen identification. Finally, we present five-year outcomes data for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty showing excellent survivorship and patient satisfaction when properly indicated.
"The Rollercoaster of Recovery: Changes in patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty in the prospective FInGK study" — Schwarzkopf et al., Orthop Rev (Pavia) — https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.157626
"Public Insurance Is Associated with Delays to Surgery in Pediatric Patients with a First-Time Patellar Dislocation Involving a Loose Body" — Dejneka et al., J Pediatr Soc North Am — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jposna.2026.100327
"Review of Recent Advances in Managing Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty: DAIR Technique" — Warda et al., Orthop Res Rev — https://doi.org/10.2147/ORR.S567611
"Mid-term performance of a unicompartmental knee prosthesis" — Nawab et al., J Exp Orthop — https://doi.org/10.1002/jeo2.70670
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FAQs about OrthoDigest:

How many episodes does OrthoDigest have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.